What is the cheapest way to get from Mol to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Mol to Essen is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mol to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Mol to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Mol and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mol station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Mol Station perron 4 and arriving at Essen central train station via Turnhout Station perron 3, Baarle-Nassau, St. Janstraat and Breda central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Mol and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Mol to Essen. However, there are services departing from Mol and arriving at Essen Hbf via Herentals, Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Mol to Essen?

The distance between Mol and Essen is 251 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.

How do I travel from Mol to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Mol to Essen without a car is to line 45 bus and train which takes 5h and costs €28 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Mol to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Mol to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mol to Essen bus from?

Mol to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Breda central train station.

Where do I catch the Mol to Essen train from?

Mol to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Mol to Essen?

The best way to get from Mol to Essen is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €250 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Mol to Essen bus arrive?

Mol to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Mol to Essen train arrive?

Mol to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Mol to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mol to Essen is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Mol to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Mol to Essen?

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Mol to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mol to Essen by bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Line 45 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 4 to Tilburg Centraal Station perron Bbus 45
2. Take the train from Tilburg to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
5h
€28–104
Drive 147.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mol to Essencar 147.9 km
1h 49m
€23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023
6h 58m
€24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Trn / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 23m
€54–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mol to Hasselttrain L / ...
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 16 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus 20a
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 30m
€34–112

Mol to Essen by bus and train

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Distance: 250.9 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Mol, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mol to Essen Hbf via Herentals, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 23m.

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